REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’
Oppenheimer exceeds expectations with 13 Oscars and a powerful message in movie theaters and homes around the world. By Lylah Jakubiak In a crowded movie theater, darkness stretches across the screen. Suddenly, the audience is encapsulated by a rolling, roaring cloud of glowing fire that snakes across the black. The theater falls silent as they […]
Opinion: Gun control needs to be enforced
By Katherynn Ramirez Some think gun control means taking their guns away while others believe it is creating a more difficult process to get their hands on a gun. So what is gun control? It is a set of laws that manage how and who can possess a firearm. This does not mean that your […]
Biv’s Top 5 Songs
Biv is an independent artist and producer from New York who focuses on mainly rap and alternative rock. He began making music in 2016. He has a unique style that goes fairly unnoticed. He is able to create many albums in a short amount of time using old samples and new ones while still having […]
REVIEW: Swift’s new song does not disappoint
By Grace Bennett Taylor Swift announced a new song featuring country singer Maren Morris two days before its release on March 26. ‘You All Over Me’ is a track that is from the vault that is from her second album. It has a very country vibe to it, just as it should. It’s very nostalgic […]
OPINION: Taking a gap year more valuable now than ever before
By Sofia Bellafiore This year has opened the eyes of students looking to go to a four-year university because the Covid-19 pandemic has put a hold on college life. The idea of a gap year is not looked down upon nearly as much as it has been in the past. Partaking in a gap year […]
Top 10 places to visit in Batavia area
By Emily Newburn It may not be New York City or San Francisco, but Batavia has its own unique charm. At first glance, it may not seem like there’s anything super exciting in the area, but look again! Whether you’re a resident of Batavia, looking for some ideas of how to fill your time, or […]
Biv’s top five songs
By Francesca White Biv is an independent artist and producer from New York who focuses on mainly rap and alternative rock. He began making music in 2016. He has a unique style that goes fairly unnoticed. He is able to create many albums in a short amount of time using old samples and new ones […]
News: BPS101 receives federal Covid grant
By Sofia Bellafiore Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Batavia Public Schools was awarded a grant of $1.13m in relief funding. This will be the second funding package to be approved by federal lawmakers, a package that was approved in December 2020. Anton Inglese, Batavia High School’s CEO, said there are several uncertainties regarding the money. […]
Which cookie is best: Sugar or Chocolate Chip?
By Hailey Adams For many years I have heard people debating which cookie is better, but everyone knows that chocolate chip cookies are way better than sugar cookies. Chocolate chip cookies taste amazing straight out of the oven whereas sugar cookies don’t taste as good. Both chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies take the same […]
Five ways to start achieving year-old goal of getting healthier during quarantine
By Emma Kilburg Most people made some kind of health goal during early quarantine, and whether the goal was to lose weight, eat more vegetables, or workout more, very few people actually achieved it. At the recent one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have been looking back at their former goals and assumptions […]
OPINION: Students should not return to in-person school full time
By Aubrey de Guzman With spring break coming up, controversy has been floating around regarding the return of in-person students at school. It is not the right choice for students to continue their courses fully in-person rather than remote or hybrid. The safety of all children is not ensured if they are allowed back in-person […]